Agenda Item
a. RFP 24-583 - Medical Partner for School-Based Health Centers
Summary: Dr. Kishia K. Towns, Chief of Wrap Around Services, Division of Wrap Around Services
Request: The DeKalb Board of Education is requested to review the appointment of RFP 24-583 to Southside Medical Center as the provider of medical services to the students at Pine Ridge and Oakview Elementary Schools through a grant from the Georgia Department of Education.
Why: The district was awarded a two-million-dollar School Based Health Center grant through the Georgia Department of Education to create two school-based clinics. The Georgia Department of Education pre-determined the amount of funding that would be allocated towards the space as well as supplies and personnel. Schools were selected as a part of the overall plan to have school-based health centers in various clusters throughout the district to improve the availability and access to medical services in underserved communities.
Details: The Georgia Department of Education awarded DCSD with 2 million dollars to create two school-based health centers. Southside Medical Center, Inc. provided a responsive and responsible bid to partner with the district to create the health centers as requested. They have 57 years of experience with opening and developing community-based health centers and 39 years of experience in DeKalb County.
Financial impact: Grant funds awarded through the Georgia Department of Education will be utilized to fund the project. The following accounts have been activated:
Oakview ES: 448.2100.561000.30122.3060.4316.0305.127.2023
Pine Ridge ES: 448.2100.561000.30122.3120.4316.0190.123.2023
Contact: Dr. Kishia Towns, Chief of Wrap Around Services; Division of Wrap Around Services, 678.676.1913
Mrs. Denise Revels, Director of Wrap Around and Student Support, Division of Wrap Around Services, 678.676.2011
Status: Approval by General Counsel is not required.
School Based Health Clinic Partner
Final Evaluation Form - RFP No. 24-583
EVALUATION
FIRM'S RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE
FIRM'S OVERVIEW/COMPANY PROFILE
TOTAL EVALUATION SCORE
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
EVALUATION RANKING
SCOPE OF SERVICES
COST OF SERVICES
School Based Health Clinic Partner
RFP 24-583
APPLICANTS POINTS AVAILABLE 80 120 100 40 60 400
Kids Doc on Wheels Score 80 72 60 40 54 306 2nd
Southside Medical Center Inc. Score 80 120 100 40 54 394 1st
The Progress place Score 80 66 55 32 60 293 3rd